CVE-2026-106278: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106278 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Select component of Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Select feature of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction via social engineering, where a crafted HTML page triggers arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-106278 and is rated high severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but does not require privileges or prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:12.612Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546452cdf04f656d49d98
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:48:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:48:23 UTC
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